tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148301208915043821.post7131570303267200750..comments2024-03-28T03:18:55.278-04:00Comments on All The Pretty Dresses: Bustle Era Stripes Dress in Black and WhiteIsabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420037377392425312noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148301208915043821.post-22296499352381617232015-04-22T19:56:14.041-04:002015-04-22T19:56:14.041-04:00The few 1880's bodices that are longer, tend t...The few 1880's bodices that are longer, tend to have a pointed front still with a shorter length in the back, making the hem of the jacket uneven. It *might* be that she just dug this out of the closet and inserted the higher neckline without changing the rest of the dress - I think we all have clothing that's at least a few years old once you stop growing up and start growing out. ;-)Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420037377392425312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148301208915043821.post-5130264383707758082015-04-22T11:02:35.178-04:002015-04-22T11:02:35.178-04:00I'm not sure about that one - it's hard to...I'm not sure about that one - it's hard to tell the skirt shape without the correct underpinning. I could definitely see this as 1883-1886, there are some (if a minority) of longer bodices there too. I wish I could see the cut of the sleeves better - is there a cuff? I don't think so. <br />Either way, I love the criss-cross detail at the bust.ProfessorBatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552155359036379364noreply@blogger.com